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Mr Miller left the Navy with the rank of Naval Airman First Class in 1946. He was awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre National de la Legion d’Honneur earlier this year for his part in the Normandy landings.

A cataract operation which went wrong led to the deterioration of his eyesight when he was 71. He also began to experience age-related macular degeneration.

Charles Miller and his family

A keen football fan, Mr Miller said: "I loved watching the football and going to see my team play. I still go now but I listen to the radio commentary to follow what’s going on.

"Of course it’s not the same. You live a completely different life when you go blind."

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Reading’s head of marketing Dara Thomas said: "Reading Football Club is pleased and proud to welcome Charlie Miller to Madejski Stadium this Saturday – a man who deserves all of our respect and appreciation.

"It is an honour that he will be laying our wreath before this weekend’s game as part of our remembrance service."